Dried Herb & Tea

Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia

T Traditional use

Lavender flower tea is traditionally used to relieve mild symptoms of stress and exhaustion and to aid sleep in adults and teenagers.

Sleep, Stress & Mood
Lavender – Dried Herb & Tea

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Pregnancy⚠ Avoid
Breastfeeding⚠ Avoid
Children⚠ Avoid
Drug interactionsNo recorded interactions
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The EMA classes Lavandula angustifolia flower as a traditional herbal medicine for mild stress, exhaustion and to aid sleep. The assessment covers the flower tea; lavender oil is a separate product. The monograph lists no known adverse effects.

Parts used: flowers
Key constituents: Linalool & Linalyl Acetate

Updated: October 15, 2026

✓ This herb record is backed by official European Medicines Agency (EMA HMPC) herbal monographs.

What is it used for?

  • T Traditional use

    Traditional use: Based on at least 30 years of documented traditional use rather than clinical trials.

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    Traditionally used to relieve mild symptoms of stress and exhaustion and to aid sleep. [1]

How is it used?

Tea

Pour 150 ml of boiling water over 1–2 g of dried lavender flowers.

Amount: 3 times daily

[1]

Safety & interactions

Minimum age: 12 years

  • Not recommended for children under 12.
  • Not recommended in pregnancy or breastfeeding because safety has not been shown.
  • The assessment covers the flower tea; do not drink lavender oil.
  • If symptoms worsen or do not improve within the stated time, see a doctor or pharmacist.
[1]

Drug interactions

No recorded interactions

Side effects

  • None known according to the monograph; report any unexpected effect to a doctor

⚕ When to see a doctor

  • If high fever, shortness of breath or purulent/bloody phlegm develops
  • If symptoms do not improve within 1–2 weeks or worsen
  • If severe abdominal pain, jaundice, rash or allergic reaction occurs

Did you know?

Lavender tea needs only 1–2 g of dried flowers; the EMA does not recommend it under 12. [1]

Frequently asked questions

Does lavender tea help with sleep?

The EMA accepts lavender flower as a traditional remedy for mild stress and to aid sleep.

How do I make lavender tea?

Pour 150 ml of boiling water over 1–2 g of dried flowers; drink 3 times a day.

Can I drink lavender oil?

No. This assessment covers the flower tea. Lavender essential oil is a separate product and is not swallowed.

Can children drink lavender tea?

Not recommended under 12.

Sources

  1. Community herbal monograph on Lavandula angustifolia P. Mill., flosEMA HMPC · 2012

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Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia). Herbadex — Doğal Şifa Rehberi (2026). https://herbadex.com/en/herb/lavender/

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